Swedish prosecutor reopens Assange rape investigation

Sweden's state prosecutor said on Monday she would reopen a rape investigation involving WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and that circumstances now existed to seek his extradition from Britain.

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Wikileaks says Swedish investigation gives Assange a chance to clear his name

The reopening of a Swedish investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will give him a chance to clear his name, WikiLeaks said on Monday.

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Iran says it has sentenced Iranian woman to 10 years for spying for UK

Iran said on Monday it had sentenced an Iranian woman to 10 years prison for spying for Britain, as tension rises between Tehran and some Western countries over its nuclear and missile programs.

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Spain's Socialists seen winning most seats in European election: poll

Spain's Socialists were seen winning the most seats in European Parliament elections on May 26, followed by the conservative People's Party (PP), according to a poll by GAD3 published by ABC newspaper on Monday.

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Rape case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be reopened, Swedish prosecutors say

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Saudi Arabia says oil tankers hit off UAE coast, Iran calls for probe

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were attacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, condemning it as an attempt to undermine the security of crude supplies amid heightened U.S.-Iranian tensions.

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Front-runners Simonyte, Nauseda to meet in Lithuania presidential runoff, prime minister to resign

Pre-election favorites Ingrida Simonyte and Gitanas Nauseda will face off in the second round of Lithuania's presidential election as Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis conceded defeat in Sunday's vote and said he would resign his post.

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UK Foreign Minister Hunt warns U.S.-Iran conflict risk

Britain's Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt warned on Monday of the risks of an unintended conflict between the United States and Iran over the unraveling nuclear deal.

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Factbox: Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important oil artery

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were among vessels targeted in a "sabotage attack" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, condemning it as an attempt to undermine the security of global crude supplies.

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South Africa election: Cyril Ramaphosa vows to tackle ANC corruption

In a victory speech, South Africa's president said he would end corruption in the ruling party.

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Australian wins lottery using numbers from a dream

The Australian said he had been playing the numbers after dreaming them 13 years ago.

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China says will 'never surrender' as U.S. trade row heats up

China will never surrender to external pressure, the government said on Monday, though stopped short of announcing how Beijing will hit back after Washington renewed its threat to impose tariffs on all Chinese imports in an escalating trade dispute.

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Small parties back Thai junta chief after rule change gave them seats

Eleven small Thai parties that each gained a parliamentary seat after a disputed electoral rule change will back the main pro-army party, leaders said on Monday, giving the ruling junta chief who launched a 2014 coup enough votes to stay in power.

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Factbox: Who's with whom - Indian parties seek partners as election nears end

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling coalition is confident of a second term in office but opposition parties are talking to each other to seal an alliance, hoping to topple him after general election results are announced on May 23.

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China says will never surrender to outside pressure as U.S. trade row heats up

China's foreign ministry said on Monday the country will never surrender to external pressure after Washington renewed its threat to impose tariffs on all Chinese imports in an escalating trade dispute.

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Iran says it has sentenced Iranian national to 10 years for spying for UK

Iran said on Monday it had sentenced an Iranian national to 10 years prison for spying for Britain.

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